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PROTEINACEOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or of the nature of protein
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
protein (any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes)
Derivation:
protein (any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes)
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